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2 . 1 0 P r e l i m i n a r y D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n

Development of each Development Area or Public Access Area within the Wood Street Zoning District requires submittal and approval of a Preliminary Development Plan and a Final Development Plan. More than one Development Area and/or Public Access Area may be included in a Preliminary Development Plan. Both the Preliminary and Final Development

DRAFTbe included in a Preliminary Development Plan. Both the Preliminary and Final Development

DRAFTPlans shall be prepared by a professional design team consisting of a registered civil engineer,

DRAFTPlans shall be prepared by a professional design team consisting of a registered civil engineer,

DRAFTor licensed architect, planner or licensed building designer, and other qualifi ed professionals

DRAFTor licensed architect, planner or licensed building designer, and other qualifi ed professionals

DRAFTthat the City may require.

Other applications required for development and use of property within the Wood Street Zoning

DRAFTOther applications required for development and use of property within the Wood Street Zoning

DRAFTDistrict (e.g., subdivision map) may be submitted concurrently with a Preliminary Development

DRAFTDistrict (e.g., subdivision map) may be submitted concurrently with a Preliminary Development

DRAFTPlan. All required fees shall be paid in accordance with Oakland’s Master Fee Schedule submitted

DRAFTPlan. All required fees shall be paid in accordance with Oakland’s Master Fee Schedule submitted

DRAFTat the time of applications for the Preliminary and/or Final Development Plans and/or other

DRAFTat the time of applications for the Preliminary and/or Final Development Plans and/or other

DRAFTplanning and subdivision approvals.

(X) copies of a Preliminary Development Plan for one or more Development Areas and/or Public

DRAFT(X) copies of a Preliminary Development Plan for one or more Development Areas and/or Public

DRAFTAccess Areas shall be submitted, and shall include the following:

DRAFTAccess Areas shall be submitted, and shall include the following:

DRAFT1. Streets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian and bike ways, and off-street parking and

DRAFTStreets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian and bike ways, and off-street parking and

DRAFTloading areas, including integration with surrounding uses;

DRAFTloading areas, including integration with surrounding uses;

DRAFT2. Location and approximate dimensions of structures;

DRAFTLocation and approximate dimensions of structures;

DRAFT3. Utilization of property for residential and non-residential use;

DRAFTUtilization of property for residential and non-residential use;

DRAFT4. Estimated population;

DRAFTEstimated population;

DRAFT5. Reservations for public uses, including schools, parks, playgrounds, and other open

DRAFTReservations for public uses, including schools, parks, playgrounds, and other open

DRAFTspaces;

6. Major landscaping features, including trees protected by OMC Chapter 12.36, as it

DRAFTMajor landscaping features, including trees protected by OMC Chapter 12.36, as it

DRAFTmay be amended;

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DRAFT7. Creeks protected by OMC Chapter 13.16, as it may be amended

DRAFTCreeks protected by OMC Chapter 13.16, as it may be amended

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by the Site Context Map submitted pursuant to Section 17.XX.060B;

DRAFTby the Site Context Map submitted pursuant to Section 17.XX.060B;

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DRAFTHistoric resources pursuant to the City’s Historic Preservation Element Policy 3.8

DRAFTHistoric resources pursuant to the City’s Historic Preservation Element Policy 3.8

DRAFTor as defi ned in Section 15064.5 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations;

DRAFTor as defi ned in Section 15064.5 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations;

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A tabulation of the land use area and gross fl oor area to be devoted to various uses DRAFT

A tabulation of the land use area and gross fl oor area to be devoted to various uses DRAFT

and a calculation of the average residential density per net acre and per net residential DRAFT

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12. A public services and facilities plan.

13. A public facilities fi nancing plan.

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2 . 2 0 R e v i e w o f P r e l i m i n a r y D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n

The Planning Director shall forward a copy of the Preliminary Development Plan to the City Engineer for review no later than 10 days after its submittal. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the Preliminary Development Plan no later than seventy-fi ve days after it is sent to the City Engineer or within thirty days of the Planning Commission receiving a

DRAFTit is sent to the City Engineer or within thirty days of the Planning Commission receiving a

DRAFTreport from the City Engineer, whichever is earlier. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the

DRAFTreport from the City Engineer, whichever is earlier. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the

DRAFTCity Clerk or Planning Director, as set forth in OMC Section X.XX. The Planning Commission

DRAFTCity Clerk or Planning Director, as set forth in OMC Section X.XX. The Planning Commission

DRAFTshall approve the Preliminary Development Plan if it makes written fi ndings that the Preliminary

DRAFTshall approve the Preliminary Development Plan if it makes written fi ndings that the Preliminary

DRAFTDevelopment Plan is in substantial conformance with the Wood Street Zoning Regulations. The

DRAFTDevelopment Plan is in substantial conformance with the Wood Street Zoning Regulations. The

DRAFTPlanning Commission shall disapprove the Preliminary Development Plan if it makes written

DRAFTPlanning Commission shall disapprove the Preliminary Development Plan if it makes written

DRAFTfi ndings that the Preliminary Development Plan is not in substantial conformance with the Wood

DRAFTfi ndings that the Preliminary Development Plan is not in substantial conformance with the Wood

DRAFTStreet Zoning Regulations and that it is not possible to require changes or impose conditions of

DRAFTStreet Zoning Regulations and that it is not possible to require changes or impose conditions of

DRAFTapproval as are reasonably necessary to ensure conformity to the Wood Street Zoning Regulations.

DRAFTapproval as are reasonably necessary to ensure conformity to the Wood Street Zoning Regulations.

DRAFTThe decision of the Planning Commission on the Preliminary Development Plan shall become

DRAFTThe decision of the Planning Commission on the Preliminary Development Plan shall become

DRAFTfi nal ten calendar days after the adoption of the fi ndings, unless the Planning Commission decision

DRAFTfi nal ten calendar days after the adoption of the fi ndings, unless the Planning Commission decision

DRAFTis appealed to the City Council in accordance with OMC Section X.XX. In the event the last

DRAFTis appealed to the City Council in accordance with OMC Section X.XX. In the event the last

DRAFTdate to fi le an appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offi ces are closed, the next date

DRAFTdate to fi le an appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offi ces are closed, the next date

DRAFTsuch offi ces are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

DRAFTsuch offi ces are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

DRAFTIf the Preliminary Development Plan for a Development Area or Public Access Area satisfi es the

DRAFTIf the Preliminary Development Plan for a Development Area or Public Access Area satisfi es the

DRAFTrequirements for a Final Development Plan (as described in Section 2.30 below), the Preliminary

DRAFTrequirements for a Final Development Plan (as described in Section 2.30 below), the Preliminary

DRAFTDevelopment Plan may also serve as a Final Development Plan, and the applicant shall not be

DRAFTDevelopment Plan may also serve as a Final Development Plan, and the applicant shall not be

DRAFTrequired to fi le a separate Final Development Plan for that Development Area or Public Access

DRAFTrequired to fi le a separate Final Development Plan for that Development Area or Public Access

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2 . 3 0 F i n a l D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n

Unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 2.40 below, a Final Development Plan for a Development Area or Public Access Area shall be submitted no later than two years after the fi nal approval of the Preliminary Development Plan. The Final Development Plan shall include all information contained in the Preliminary Development Plan plus the following:

DRAFTall information contained in the Preliminary Development Plan plus the following:

DRAFT1. The location of all public infrastructure that provides water, sewage, and drainage

DRAFTThe location of all public infrastructure that provides water, sewage, and drainage

DRAFTfacilities and other utility services;

2. The location of all private infrastructure that provides gas, electric, and other utility

DRAFTThe location of all private infrastructure that provides gas, electric, and other utility

DRAFTservices;3. Detailed building plans and elevations;4. Landscape plans prepared by a landscape architect;

DRAFTLandscape plans prepared by a landscape architect;

DRAFT5. The character and location of signs;6. Improvement plans for all public and private streets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian

DRAFTImprovement plans for all public and private streets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian

DRAFTand bike ways, and off-street parking and loading areas;

DRAFTand bike ways, and off-street parking and loading areas;

DRAFT7. Grading or other earth-moving plans; and

DRAFTGrading or other earth-moving plans; and

DRAFT8. The public facilities fi nancing plan approved as part of the Preliminary Development

DRAFTThe public facilities fi nancing plan approved as part of the Preliminary Development

DRAFTPlan modifi ed as necessary to refl ect changed conditions or new information.

DRAFTPlan modifi ed as necessary to refl ect changed conditions or new information.

DRAFTIf the Final Development Plan is not submitted within two years of the date of approval of the

DRAFTIf the Final Development Plan is not submitted within two years of the date of approval of the

DRAFTPreliminary Development Plan, the Preliminary Development Plan shall be void and of no further

DRAFTPreliminary Development Plan, the Preliminary Development Plan shall be void and of no further

DRAFTforce and effect unless an extension is approved pursuant to Section 2.40 below.

DRAFTforce and effect unless an extension is approved pursuant to Section 2.40 below.

DRAFTAn applicant shall submit all legal documents required for dedication or reservation of land and

DRAFTAn applicant shall submit all legal documents required for dedication or reservation of land and

DRAFTfor all bonds or other forms of fi nancial assurances acceptable to the City required for timely

DRAFTfor all bonds or other forms of fi nancial assurances acceptable to the City required for timely

DRAFTcompletion of public improvements necessitated by the project (including, without limitation,

DRAFTcompletion of public improvements necessitated by the project (including, without limitation,

DRAFTfor guaranteeing 100% of the costs of completion and faithful performance of the work), with

DRAFTfor guaranteeing 100% of the costs of completion and faithful performance of the work), with

DRAFTthe Final Development Plan.

DRAFTthe Final Development Plan.

DRAFTThe Planning Director shall forward the Final Development Plan to the City Engineer for review DRAFTThe Planning Director shall forward the Final Development Plan to the City Engineer for review DRAFTno later than 10 days after its submittal. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing DRAFTno later than 10 days after its submittal. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing DRAFT

on the Final Development Plan no later than seventy-fi ve days after the Plan is sent to the City DRAFT

on the Final Development Plan no later than seventy-fi ve days after the Plan is sent to the City DRAFT

Engineer or within thirty days of the Planning Commission receiving a report from the City DRAFT

Engineer or within thirty days of the Planning Commission receiving a report from the City DRAFT

Engineer, whichever is earlier. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the City Clerk or Planning DRAFT

Engineer, whichever is earlier. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the City Clerk or Planning DRAFT

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Director as set forth in O.M.C. Section X.XX.DRAFT

The Planning Commission shall approve the Final Development Plan if it makes written fi ndings that the Final Development Plan is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Development Plan and the Wood Street Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission shall disapprove the Final Development Plan if it makes written fi ndings that the Final Development Plan is not in substantial conformance with either the Preliminary Development Plan or the Wood Street Zoning Regulations and that it is not possible to require changes or impose conditions of approval as are reasonably necessary to ensure such conformity.

The decision of the Planning Commission on the Final Development Plan shall be fi nal ten calendar days after the adoption of the fi ndings unless the Planning Commission decision is appealed to the City Council in accordance with O.M.C. Section X.XX. In the event the last date to fi le an appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offi ces are closed, the next date such offi ces are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

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An applicant, based on good cause, may request a written extension of the initial two-year time limit to submit a Final Development Plan for a maximum of two years at any time prior to the expiration of the two-year period. The Planning Director may approve, modify, or deny such request. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission

DRAFTrequest. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission

DRAFTwith ten days of the decision in accordance with O.M.C. Section X.XX. Prior to the expiration

DRAFTwith ten days of the decision in accordance with O.M.C. Section X.XX. Prior to the expiration

DRAFTof any extension granted by the Planning Director, an applicant, based on good cause, may request

DRAFTof any extension granted by the Planning Director, an applicant, based on good cause, may request

DRAFTa second written extension of the initial two-year time limit to submit a Final Development Plan.

DRAFTa second written extension of the initial two-year time limit to submit a Final Development Plan.

DRAFTThis second request shall be referred to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission

DRAFTThis second request shall be referred to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission

DRAFTmay approve, modify or deny such request for a maximum of two years. The decision of the

DRAFTmay approve, modify or deny such request for a maximum of two years. The decision of the

DRAFTPlanning Commission shall be fi nal and not appealable.

Approval of a Final Development Plan shall expire and be of no further force and effect if: (1)

DRAFTApproval of a Final Development Plan shall expire and be of no further force and effect if: (1)

DRAFTthree years after the approval of the Final Development Plan substantial construction pursuant

DRAFTthree years after the approval of the Final Development Plan substantial construction pursuant

DRAFTto a building permit has not commenced; or (2) construction has not continued in conformance

DRAFTto a building permit has not commenced; or (2) construction has not continued in conformance

DRAFTwith the approved phasing plan, as determined by the Planning Director and set forth in writing

DRAFTwith the approved phasing plan, as determined by the Planning Director and set forth in writing

DRAFTand provided to the applicant. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the

DRAFTand provided to the applicant. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the

DRAFTPlanning Commission within ten days of the date of the decision in accordance with O.M.C.

DRAFTPlanning Commission within ten days of the date of the decision in accordance with O.M.C.

DRAFTSection X.XX. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be fi nal and not appealable.

DRAFTSection X.XX. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be fi nal and not appealable.

DRAFTAn applicant, based on good cause, may request a written extension of the Final Development

DRAFTAn applicant, based on good cause, may request a written extension of the Final Development

DRAFTPlan for three years at any time prior to the expiration of the date of approval of the Final

DRAFTPlan for three years at any time prior to the expiration of the date of approval of the Final

DRAFTDevelopment Plan. The Planning Director may approve, modify, or deny such request. The

DRAFTDevelopment Plan. The Planning Director may approve, modify, or deny such request. The

DRAFTdecision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission within ten days

DRAFTdecision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission within ten days

DRAFTof the date of the decision in accordance with Section 17.139.140. The decision of the Planning

DRAFTof the date of the decision in accordance with Section 17.139.140. The decision of the Planning

DRAFTCommission shall be fi nal and not appealable. Prior to the expiration of any extension to an

DRAFTCommission shall be fi nal and not appealable. Prior to the expiration of any extension to an

DRAFTapproved Final Development Plan granted by the Planning Director, an applicant, based on good

DRAFTapproved Final Development Plan granted by the Planning Director, an applicant, based on good

DRAFTcause, may request a second written extension of the Final Development Plan. This second

DRAFTcause, may request a second written extension of the Final Development Plan. This second

DRAFTrequest shall be referred to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may approve,

DRAFTrequest shall be referred to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may approve,

DRAFTmodify or deny such proposal for a maximum of three years. (The decision of the Planning

DRAFTmodify or deny such proposal for a maximum of three years. (The decision of the Planning

DRAFTCommission shall be fi nal and not appealable). Based on good cause, the Planning Commission

DRAFTCommission shall be fi nal and not appealable). Based on good cause, the Planning Commission

DRAFTmay, at a public hearing, grant one additional and fi nal extension of the Final Development Plan

DRAFTmay, at a public hearing, grant one additional and fi nal extension of the Final Development Plan

DRAFTfor up to three years if an application for an extension is fi led prior to the expiration of the date

DRAFTfor up to three years if an application for an extension is fi led prior to the expiration of the date

DRAFTof the previous extension granted by the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning

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Final Development Plan / Final Design Review shall be required as part of the approval process for a Final Development Plan. After design review approval, no further design review approvals of the Development Area or Public Access Area shown on the Final Development Plan shall be required except to the extent that the application for Final Design Review did not provide adequate

DRAFTrequired except to the extent that the application for Final Design Review did not provide adequate

DRAFTinformation regarding one or more uses within the Development Area or Public Access Area

DRAFTinformation regarding one or more uses within the Development Area or Public Access Area

DRAFTto allow for Final Design Review. The procedure for Final Development Plan / Final Design

DRAFTto allow for Final Design Review. The procedure for Final Development Plan / Final Design

DRAFTReview shall follow the schedule outlined in Section 17.136.060. Final Development Plan /

DRAFTReview shall follow the schedule outlined in Section 17.136.060. Final Development Plan /

DRAFTFinal Design Review shall be limited to a determination of whether or not the proposed design

DRAFTFinal Design Review shall be limited to a determination of whether or not the proposed design

DRAFTis in substantial compliance with the design guidelines specifi ed in these Wood Street Zoning

DRAFTis in substantial compliance with the design guidelines specifi ed in these Wood Street Zoning

DRAFTRegulations. Remodels and additions to the buildings and sites within a Development Area or

DRAFTRegulations. Remodels and additions to the buildings and sites within a Development Area or

DRAFTPublic Access Area after issuance of a certifi cate of occupancy shall be conducted pursuant to

DRAFTPublic Access Area after issuance of a certifi cate of occupancy shall be conducted pursuant to

DRAFTO.M.C. Section 17.136.060.

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3.10 District Area Designations

All land areas within the Wood Street Zoning District are designated as either Development Areas, Public Access Areas or Public Streets, as described below. See Figure 3.10-1 District Area Designations.

1. Development Areas are comprised of one or more privately owned lots that are intended for development. The Wood Street Zoning District includes eight Development Areas designated by the number one (1) through eight (8)

2. Public Access Areas are comprised of privately and/or publicly owned lots on which no permanent building is allowed. Public Access Areas include publicly accessible open space, parking areas, vehicular and pedestrian access areas, loading zones, and landscaped recreational spaces.

Public Access Areas include the extensions of 14th Street, 16th Street, 18th Street, and 20th

Street. These areas provide pedestrian, bicycle, and emergency access between Frontage Road and Wood Street, but do not allow vehicular through traffi c. Public Access Areas also include the 16th Street Plaza fronting the 16th Street Train Station.

3. Public Streets are comprised of public right of ways that are developed and maintained as public streets.

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Three Overlay Zones are established to provide for regulation of Development Areas in response to specifi c adjoining conditions. Regulations applicable to Overlay Zones modify or replace the regulations otherwise applicable to the underlying Development Area as specifi ed herein.

1. Wood Street Overlay Zone – The purpose of the Wood Street Overlay Zone is to establish a transition in scale from the existing neighborhood and the mixed-use development and to promote an active and pedestrian-scaled street frontage.

The Wood Street Overlay Zone is 30 feet in depth as measured from the street line, and parallels Wood Street between 12th Street and 20th Street.

2. Plaza Overlay Zone – The purpose of the Plaza Overlay Zone is to ensure that new development fronting the 16th Street Plaza creates a well-defi ned urban space with active ground fl oor uses facing the 16th Street Plaza, and to ensure that the scale of new buildings is complimentary to the scale of the 16th Street Train Station.

The Plaza Overlay Zone frames the 16th Street Plaza. The southern portion of the Overlay Zone is twenty (20) feet in depth, as measured from the 16th Street line and extends from Wood Street to a line parallel to and fi ve (5) feet from the south facade of the 16th Street Train Station. The northern portion of the Overlay Zone is twenty (20) feet in depth as measured from the street line fronting the Plaza and extends from Wood Street to a line parallel to and fi ve (5) feet from the south facade of the 16th Street Train Station.

3. Frontage Road Overlay Zone – The purpose of the Frontage Road Overlay Zone is to allow greater fl exibility for development facing onto a busy arterial street.

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The following defi nitions apply to terms used in the Wood Street Zoning Regulations. For terms not defi ned below, the defi nition shall be as set forth in Section 17.09 of the Oakland Planning Code.

At-grade Facilities or activities located on the ground with no structure or occupied space located below.

Above grade Facilities or activities located over a parking garage or occupied space.

Awning Awning Awning(or Canopy) A device that projects from the exterior facade of a building and is intended

to shelter an opening or window below.

Balcony A usable outdoor space located above the ground fl oor and projecting from the face of the building with no enclosed space immediately below.

Bay Window An occupied space cantilevered from the face of the building and located above the ground fl oor.

Below GradeParking Garage A parking garage located below grade such that the fi rst fi nished fl oor or

outdoor area above the parking level is not more than fi ve (5) feet above grade.

BuildingFrontage Buildings or portions of buildings containing occupied space and located

parallel and immediately adjacent to a street line or street setback line.

Development Project Project Project Any facility constructed on a private parcel within a Development Area.

Development Area See Section 3.10 of this Zoning District.

Elevated Roadway Any roadway or portions of roadway more than fi ve (5) feet above the average adjacent grade measured at the adjoining lot line.

Equipment Utility meters, transformers, back fl ow preventers, check values, heating, Satellite Dishes, ventilation and cooling equipment, and other devices associated with utility services or building systems. Equipment does not include plumbing and appliance vents, louvers, lighting and other minor devices.

Facade The exterior wall of a building.

Ground Floor The fi rst story of a building located not more than fi ve (5) feet above and not more than three (3) feet below the average fi nished grade at the adjoining street line or lot line. A ground fl oor may be located above a below grade parking garage.

Ground FloorParking Garage A parking garage located at the ground fl oor, as defi ned above.

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Interior Lot Line A lot line that separates private lots, not including lot lines adjoining Public Access Areas.

Landscape Area Any portion of a Development Area that is not occupied by a building, parking area, service area or vehicular circulation area.

Limit of Development Area A lot line that divides a Development Area from a Public Access Area.

Limited Activity See defi nition in Section 4.23 of this Zoning District.

Opposite Walls An exterior wall of the same or of another building on the same lot that is intersected by a perpendicular line extending horizontally outward from the window of a habitable room, or from anywhere along the same wall within ten (10’) feet to either side of the centerline of the window.

Mixed-UseDevelopment- An integrated development containing residential, commercial and/or

industrial activities.

Occupied Space A space within a building that contains activities associated with human

occupation, excluding parking garages, storage areas, utility or service spaces and waste handling areas.

Overlay Zone See Section 3.10 of this Zoning District.

Parking Garage Any structure or portion of a structure containing three or more parking stalls.

Parallel Parallel Parallel A line shall be considered parallel to another line if the least angle created by their intersection (if any) is not more than 30 degrees.

Perpendicular A line shall be considered perpendicular to another line if the least angle created by their intersection is not less than 60 degrees.

Planning Code The City of Oakland Planning Code Title 17 of the Oakland Municipal Code, the most recent revision date as of the adoption of the Central Station Zoning District.

Public AccessArea See Section 3.10 of this Zoning District.

Public Streets See Section 3.10 of this Zoning District.

Setback Setback Setback The required distance from a lot line or street line to the face of a building or structure.

Surface Parking Parking Parking Parking located at grade and not enclosed in a structure. Surface parking

may have an overhead shelter.

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Street Furniture Fixed components within the public right of way or Public Access Area

including trash receptacles, light poles, bollards, benches, planters and bike racks.

Street Line A lot line dividing a lot from a public street, or a Public Access Area

Street Frontage Any portion of a development project adjoining a street line

Street Setback Setback Setback The required setback at a street line

Tuck-underParking Parking Parking Partially enclosed parking located below or partially below occupied

space

Visible from the street the street the street Visible from any point fi ve (5) feet above the surface of a public street or

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